Edgy project dropped for Torquay’s Esplanade
Alex de VosA property owner has dropped plans for a residential and retail development opposite Torquay’s foreshore.
Julie Spriggs plans to instead sell the site,...
Fluoride sickness claims rubbished
Andrew MathiesonResidents from across the region are contacting State Government complaining fluoridation of the water supply is making them sick, according to Department of...
Rising star wins annual state lifesaving title
Alex de VosA 17-year-old Surf Coast lifesaver has been named Victoria’s Under-17 Male Athlete of the Year.
Torquay Surf Life Saving Club’s Callan Young won...
Rail trip to take extra 15 minutes
Alex de VosState Government’s new $4 billion regional rail link could add 15 minutes to train journeys from Geelong to Melbourne, a public transport...
Brave Sophie farewelled
Andrew MathiesonA CORIO girl’s brave lifelong fight against a series of cancers came to a peaceful end this week.
Tributes from mourners flowed for Sophie...
Cats seek approval for name Premiership Stand
Geelong Football Club has snubbed its legends in a bid to name a new stand.
The club has announced it will seek approval for the...
Katos reveals bid for seat of South Barwon
Alex de VosGeelong councillor Andrew Katos has announced he will run for Liberal preselection in the state Labor seat of South Barwon.
The prominent...
Shooters’ lake works blasted
Andrew MathiesonUNAUTHORISED construction around a Moolap lake has infuriated environmentalists.
They accuse shooters of setting up a haven to attract waterbirds in time for the...
Appeal for calm over Western Heights suicides cops probe bullying
Alex de VosPolice have warned they might be unable to lay charges if an investigation reveals cyber bullying was linked to the deaths of...
Protesters set plans as bridge workers arrive
Alex de VosWork has started on State Government’s controversial project to replace Barwon Heads Bridge despite years of community outrage.
Vicroads’ contractor McConnell Dowell took...
Creek bid resumed
Alex de VosSurf Coast Shire has put development of Torquay’s Spring Creek back on the drawing board, according to a community activist.
Grant Forbes said...
Writing off anorexia
Andrew MathiesonDOG in hand and walking shoes on, June Alexander casually strolls down a few Clifton Springs streets, stops at the Dell and gazes...
Corio crash proves fatal, teen charged
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teen after a fatal crash in Corio early this morning.
Emergency services were called to reports of...
